Gary Neville sends emphatic warning to the Glazers over Manchester United's next manager

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville insists the Glazer family must implement "fundamental" changes to ensure the club is able to thrive under its new manager.

United, who failed to bridge the gap on the top-four with a 1-1 draw at home to Leicester City on Saturday, are in the process of appointing their new manager after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in November. Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has been interviewed for the position and is understood to be the club's preferred candidate for the role.

Now considered as the overwhelming favourite, United's supporters are readying themselves to witness the Dutchman being man calling the shots on the touchline next season and overseeing the next chapter in the club's history. He has done a sterling job in his homeland and is worthy of getting an opportunity to manage one of Europe's elite.

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However, former Reds defender Neville has warned Ten Hag, as well as anyone else who could still be in with a chance of replacing Ralf Rangnick this summer, of the changes that need to be made. Taking aim at those who are in charge at the top of the club, the Sky Sports pundit highlighted the importance of a "real shift in mentality" being required.

"I think when you look from the outside, the appeal of Manchester United is huge, the fan base is huge and the club is a magical football club," Neville told Sky Sports. "I suppose every confident coach will believe, just like Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick and David Moyes, that they can take the job, sort this club out and turn it around because they have got the ability to do so.

"But there is a rut here that has